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(Internal Title: Estimation IV)

Provide cost estimating services and subject matter expertise including review and validation of contractor estimates, quotations and pricing submissions, change order and claims evaluations, cost impact assessments, estimate assurance, benchmarking, forecasting support, peer reviews, risk-related cost assessments, cost reconciliations, and support for project budgeting and commercial decision-making.

Develop and approve estimate plans, budgets, and schedules for major projects

Maintain the overall requirements of the estimate and anticipate overlaps and gaps in costing

Outline the human and material resources required to successfully execute the estimating services on a project

Manage and control the delivery of the estimated project work per the project plan

Monitor estimating staff performance to ensure excellence and adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and specified deadlines

Identify estimating risks, participate in risk discussions, and implement mitigation strategies, and associated contingency plans and recommendations

Track, monitor, and report performance against project requirements and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate

Evaluate estimating effectiveness by consulting with clients and project staff

Provide expert guidance and review all estimates and studies

Optimize estimating data, basis, and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness and correlate to other projects and standards

Perform high-level confirmation of developed quantities

Review criteria for the development of pricing structures and guide to assure complete and reasonable pricing

Responsible for approving discipline estimates and study presentations, comparisons,



and reconciliations

Revalidate the estimate plan as required and manage changes to base estimates generated by both internal and external sources, including vendor-driven changes

Contribute to the identification of scope deviations

Ensure that lessons learned are incorporated into estimates

Recommend and approve contingency and escape rates to be presented to the project team

Analyze the complete Request for Proposal (RFP) and incorporation of commercial terms and conditions (tax and currency exchange, etc.)

Liaise with client personnel to gain an understanding of the specialized aspects of estimating methodologies

Keep stakeholders in the loop of progress, and ensure their buy-in to the developing estimates for acceptance

Formulate and deliver progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences, including the project team, client executives, and key stakeholders

Clarify the internal quality control check and participate in quality issue resolution

Define the success criteria for estimating services and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project and program life cycle

Recommend and manage project and program expectations for Estimating services while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders

Complete any tasks assigned by Estimation V or higher in an efficient and timely manner

Working Conditions

Hybrid (Vancouver 4 days/week, Remote 1 day/week)

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs

Minimum of 14 years of experience in large or complex Project Estimating or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Holding recognized PEng. licensure or certifications including Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (CEP-AACE)

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

Strong understanding of Estimating core processes and procedures

Demonstrate skill in performing all levels and types of estimating, quantification, pricing, cost analysis, escalation,



and contingency analysis

Proven technical excellence with the ability to inspire confidence in the integrity of the estimate

Extensive knowledge of engineering performance, manual labor performance, equipment production, and derivation of manual and non-manual wage or salary rates

Expert capability to understand current industry and technical developments, bond and insurance terminology and pricing, currency exchange impacts, and hedging arrangements

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Proficient in general Estimating systems (CostX, HCSS, etc.)

Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices

Ability to arrange priorities and elevate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership

Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities

Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)

Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks

Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths

Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension

Capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity

Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence

Competent to understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs

Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices

Proven success in providing leadership for project teams by building and motivating them to meet project goals and adhere to their responsibilities and project milestones

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand recent position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

Toronto $120,000 - $170,000

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